May 27, 2012

I swear I spend most of the time researching practical things that we'll need once we have a baby, but here are just a few things that have inspired me lately. I don't know if any of it really goes together, but I'm calling my nursery vision: neutral mid-century modern scandinavian (I like adjectives). :)

May 26, 2012

How far along? 30 weeks, 5 daysBaby fact: Baby weighs at least 3 pounds (as much as a head of cabbage)

Symptoms: swollen calves at the end of the day, heart burn, and ok, fine, a few mood swings...so what?

I should also mention that a few weeks ago I walked out of the grocery store without paying for my items (some bread and carrots). Just walked out. Luckily I realized before I got to the car, turned around and snuck into line. No one said anything.

Movement: Yep. It's more consistent now and a few people have been able to put their hand on my belly to feel him moving around. I still don't understand how I can feel kicks on each side of my stomach at the same time. But it's pretty exciting!

Sleep: I'm on a pretty good streak of sleeping through the night!

Dreams: A few nights ago I dreamt that I watched someone else give birth to my baby. He looked just like me when I was a newborn and they handed him off to me as soon as he came out of the mystery person. After all of these labor classes we've been attending, that's probably my mind's way of being in denial that it will actually happen.

Favorite moments: There have been many! Celebrating a soon-to-be mother's day dinner, going to yoga classes, and attending my first shower, hosted by my coworkers. Oh, and my dear friends Mckenzie and Michael's engagement!

On the to-do list: Create a birth plan, contact a few pediatricians, organize...

Looking forward to: Summer (4 weeks of school left), sunshine (I hope!), and closing on our very first home.

May 13, 2012

A few weeks ago we had the pleasure of throwing a baby shower for Tina, who is expecting her second little girl in less than a month. We decided on a button/handmade theme, but mostly filled Ginger's house with some of our favorite things: burlap, flowers, mason jars, and paper straws. It was a beautiful sunny, Seattle day.